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Student Responsibilities and Services

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Announcements are made daily during homeroom and at the end of the school day to students via the public address system. These announcements include important information for all students and staff members. Students should listen to them and refrain from talking during these announcements.

CHROMEBOOKS/ TEXTBOOKS/CONSUMABLE BOOKS/CALCULATORS

Students will be issued Chromebooks to use as an educational tool for school-related business, curriculum enhancement, research, and communications. Students must act in accordance with the school board’s “Acceptable Use Policy.” This policy is located in the St. Bernard Parish Public Schools Student and Family Handbook. 

Students will use Chromebooks in classes on a regular basis and are responsible for keeping them in working condition. Students will be charged for damages to Chromebooks at the cost of the repair or replacement of the device. 

Teachers issue textbooks to students in specific courses. Reasonable wear is expected as a result of daily use. Textbooks are extremely expensive, averaging about $100.00 each. Any damaged or lost books must be paid for by the student. All school materials must be returned at the end of the school year or when the course is completed. 

The use of state or parish owned textbooks is the right of every student in St. Bernard Parish. This privilege carries with it the basic responsibility of proper use and good care. 

Students are issued consumable texts for math and English classes. If a student loses this text, the student is responsible for purchasing a new workbook for $20.00. 

After receiving permission from a parent/guardian, students are issued a graphing calculator. Students are responsible for the care of the calculator and must return the calculator in the condition which it was received. The cost for a lost or damaged calculator is $130.00. 

All items issued to students are to be used and returned in good condition at the end of the semester. If any item is lost or damaged beyond use, payment at the original cost of the item must be made. Payments for damaged items will be determined by the principal. 

DEBTS/PAYMENTS

Students may be charged for replacement IDs, replacement agenda books, lost or damaged Chromebooks, textbooks, library books, athletic uniforms and/or equipment. Student debt amount may be accessed through SPC. Online payment can be made under the “For Family” tab of the CHS website. The following information is needed to pay the debt online: student ID, bank routing or credit card number, and debt amount. When necessary, arrangements for a payment schedule can be accommodated through the principal. Student participation in extra-curricular school events may be limited if a debt is owed.

A student or parent/guardian may request and receive a waiver of payment of a fee due to economic hardship. Completed waivers and the corresponding documentation must be submitted to the school principal. For families with students in multiple schools, separate waivers and documentation must be provided to each school. Families with multiple students at the same school can complete one waiver. The form must be completed annually during enrollment, registration, or orientation.

Please note that the waiver will be applied to fees associated with curricular activities only. Fees associated with extracurricular activities are not covered by the waiver.

A full copy of our Student Fees, Fines, and Charges policy can be found on the school and district website by visiting www.sbpsb.org/fees.

Students, with approved waiver, will not be denied or delayed admission nor denied access to any curricular instructional activity due to failure or inability of their parent/guardian to pay a fee. Report cards and other academic records cannot be withheld for failure to pay a fee pursuant to state law.

LIBRARY

The library hours are 7:30 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. The library is open each day during lunch. Check with the librarians for more information. A student must have a pass to the library during class and at lunch.

LOST AND FOUND

Lost and found articles are kept in room 117 and the ninth grade office.  The school recommends that students write their names in their jackets, sweatshirts, book bags, physical education uniforms, etc. This will enable school personnel to return found items to students.

P.E. LOCKERS and UNIFORMS

For physical education class, the school provides every student access to a locker in the P.E. dressing room. Each student must provide a lock for use during the P.E. class period. All clothes, shoes, and other articles must be locked in the student’s locker during this time. The school will not reimburse a student for articles which are lost or stolen during the P.E. period.

During P.E. students wear a CHS gym uniform or school uniform. CHS gym uniforms may be purchased at a cost of twenty dollars.

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

All students who participate in the music program and who bring musical instruments to the school must transport these instruments to and from school daily. The school board and/or the school cannot assume responsibility for any instruments which are left in the band room, the student’s locker, or in other areas of the school.

PARKING

Student parking is available in the football stadium parking lot, along the baseball fence, and behind the academy campus.  Some of the football stadium parking lot spaces are designated and reserved for faculty. Students may not park in those areas.

Upon arrival at school, students are not allowed to remain in parked automobiles nor are they allowed to go to a car during school hours (including lunch time). Administrative permission is required to return to parked cars during the school day. Students who do not abide by this rule will be subject to disciplinary consequences.

Students are not allowed to park in the following areas:

  • Main Campus
    • Entire black-topped area in front of the building
    • Cemented area along Palmisano Blvd.
    • Reserved spaces in the football stadium parking lot
  • Academy Campus
    • All spaces alongside Academy Building
    • Veronica Drive parking lot

All students should be familiar with the school zones and the speed limit in the area surrounding this school. The speed limit is 25 mph. Should a student violate any safe driving practice, the school may take whatever action is necessary to assure the safety of all students. Reckless driving or failure to adhere to parking regulations will result in the student’s being denied the convenience of bringing a car to school. Motorcycles, bicycles, and cars and/or their contents are the responsibility of the student. The school accepts no responsibility for any item stolen.

PRINTED MATERIAL

Any material posted, circulated, or otherwise distributed on campus by students must be approved by the principal.

PUBLICATIONS NOTICE

The school administration reserves the right to review and revise the content of student publications.

STUDENT OF THE YEAR GUIDELINES

The Student of the Year Awards Program is designed to recognize outstanding 12th grade students. This program is a great way for CHS to celebrate those students who have demonstrated excellent academic achievements, leadership ability, and citizenship.

Nominee Criteria: In order to be considered, a student must meet the following minimum criteria:

  • Be a fourth year senior
  • Have a Cumulative Weighted GPA 3.5 or better
  • Have an ACT Composite Score of 24 or higher
  • Embody the school culture and values
  • Be involved in extracurricular activities, community service, and volunteerism outside of school

Student of the Year Process:

  • The process begins with a notification of eligibility in the fall semester.
  • Students may then choose to advance in the process by completing an application detailing student involvement in the following areas: leadership, activities, recognition, and awards.
  • To advance, each student is then required to complete a written essay and be interviewed by the selection committee.
  • Finalists may be interviewed a second time by the selection committee prior to final selection of the Student of the Year.

If there is a concern regarding the selection of a candidate, please contact the school principal directly.